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by Halle Cottis on Mar 14, 2013 - 35 Comments

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Learn How To Make Kombucha In This Easy Step by Step Tutorial | WholeLifestyleNutrition.com

Before You Get Started

So you want to brew some kombucha do you? Well I am here to show you how easy it is to make your own kombucha!

If you missed my post on What Is Kombucha & Why It Is So Healthy For You, be sure to head on over and check it out!

Here is the full list of post in this kombucha series:

What is kombucha and why it is so good for you. {Part 1}
Learn how to brew kombucha with an easy step by step tutorial. {Part 2}
What to do with kombucha after it is done brewing & how to bottle kombucha. {Part 3}
How To Make “Soda” Kombucha And A collection of kombucha recipes. {Part 4}

Have you checked out the price of kombucha at the grocery store lately? The other day I bought a 16 oz bottle of organic kombucha and it was $4.00 a bottle! Wow, now that price certainly will break the bank sooner than later.

Brewing your own really is quite affordable. You will need to invest in a few things to get started, but once you do that, a 16oz bottle of home brewed kombucha will cost you very little.

Here Is What You Will Need

Here is a list of items that you will need to get started.

1 gallon glass jar (plastic or metal will not work) ~ I ordered 2 Ball Jar 1-gallon off of amazon and got free shipping. These work perfect!
Pyrex 4-Quart Glass Bowl ~ If you can’t find a gallon size glass jar, you can use a glass pyrex bowl. Make sure it can fit at least 4 quarts of liquid in it.
Kombucha Starter Kit ~ You want to make sure you purchase this from a reliable place. I got mine from Sara at Healthy Families For god. I ordered it and within 3 days it was at my door. Hands down the best price out there!
Organic Black Tea Bags ~ Organic is best. Non organic tea has high levels of fluoride.
Organic Green Tea Bags ~ Organic is best. Non organic tea has high levels of fluoride.
100% Cotten White Flour Sacks or Unbleached Coffee Filters ~ Make sure neither of these have bleach in them.
Rubber bands
Long Handle Wooden Spoon (no metal) ~ Here is my favorite spoon because it has an 18″ long handle and it works perfect for making kombucha!
16 oz. EZ Cap Bottles – CLEAR (set of 12) ~ You will need 8 of these for an entire batch and I like to have a few extras on hand. This is the best price out there! Remember, ONLY use clear glass for kombucha!! No color glass at all.

Disclaimer

Okay now that we have all the basics covered lets move on and learn how to brew kombucha in this easy step by step tutorial!

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Adrienne Whole New Mom

Why does non organic tea have fluoride in it?

hallecottis moderator

@Adrienne Whole New Mom Good question. The concern comes up that ALL tea has fluoride in it and it is unclear where the source of fluoride comes from. Organic tea is thought to have less fluoride, but this has only been discovered from a small team that did a study for the WAPF. (http://www.westonaprice.org/food-features/kvass-and-kombucha)

Some believe fluoride in tea could come from:

pollution, certain fertilizers and pesticides
others believe that it comes right from the tea plant itself
or is the water source where the fluoride comes from?

This is known though...that older, lower quality tea contains more fluoride then younger tea leaves.

JessicaSmiddyReagan

I can't wait to start brewing my own!!

wineluv5150

I keep forgetting how much I like Kombucha! I really need to get some brewing!

Reba J

I love Kombucha! I drink a least one a day. Excited to give your instructions a try and start brewing my own.

sanielj

my boss drinks a raw version everyday. maybe i will give it a try. thanks

Lorri E

Can I use Sucanot for the sugar?

hallecottis moderator

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@Lorri E Yes you can use sucanat.

Lorri E

@hallecottis Thanks! I am brewing some right now. Can't wait.

Raj M

Great info...can't wait to start this experiment!!

Brian Dao

It was just three days ago that i drank this slightly alcoholic and fruity tasting drink.

BobbyeAnnWendt

ABSOLUTLY love to get started making kombucha , need the scoby to get started thanks .

Amanda Pierce

I have heard a ton about this but haven't taken the step to try it. I would love this starter kit! Thanks for all of the great info!

andraya3

This post was so timely...as I just decided the a night or two ago that we are going to give kombucha a try!!!

LeahPritchardHendershot

I desperately want to get started making kombucha! This would be a blessing!

anne

my friend swears by the health benefits of kombucha. It would be fun to try making my own.

rejoyful

Can't wait to try this....would love to win!! Thanks for sharing.

Alyssa C

I've been wanting to make my own Kombucha! Thanks so much for the how-to... and the great give-away!

MarcieKochSpivey

I don't know much about kombucha, but I would like to learn!

sebbiedue1

I've never made it. Never made any ferments... Always wanted to try and this one looks easy enough following your steps. A kit would make it even easier! Thanks for the chance. :)